Solution
Understanding Pro-rata Allotment:
Applications considered for allotment: 35,000 shares
Shares actually allotted: 30,000 shares
Allotment ratio = 30,000 : 35,000 = 6 : 7
For every 7 shares applied, 6 shares were allotted.
Analyzing Rohan's Position:
Rohan was allotted 600 shares
Using ratio 6:7 → Rohan must have applied for = = 700 shares
Application money paid by Rohan = 700 × ₹40 = ₹28,000
Excess application (700 - 600 = 100 shares) money = 100 × ₹40 = ₹4,000
This excess money was adjusted towards allotment.
Allotment due from Rohan = 600 × ₹30 = ₹18,000
Less: Excess application money adjusted = ₹4,000
Net allotment due from Rohan = ₹14,000
Rohan failed to pay this ₹14,000.
Calculating Total Amount Received on Allotment:
Total allotment due on 30,000 shares = 30,000 × ₹30 = ₹9,00,000
Total excess application money (from 5,000 shares not allotted) = 5,000 × ₹40 = ₹2,00,000
This excess is adjusted towards allotment.
Net allotment receivable in cash = ₹9,00,000 - ₹2,00,000 = ₹7,00,000
Less: Allotment not received from Rohan = ₹14,000
Amount actually received on allotment = ₹7,00,000 - ₹14,000 = ₹6,86,000
Note: Aman paid his allotment money (after adjustment of excess application money), so his amount is included in the receipts. He only defaulted on first call, which was after allotment.
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